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OEB Breakfast Co . Partners with Second Harvest Food Bank to Celebrate Better Breakfast Month
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By Christopher Trela | NB Indy
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day , and OEB Breakfast Co . is emphasizing that point by partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank to celebrate Better Breakfast Month this September .
For the entire month of September , when customers order the fan-favorite Soul in a Bowl breakfast bowl , a portion of the proceeds will go directly to Second Harvest Food Bank , which provides nutritional security to families and individuals who do not have access to healthy food options . So what is Soul in a Bowl ? That ’ s what I wanted to find out , so I had a late-morning breakfast at OEB with fellow NB Indy scribe Richard Simon . I ordered the Soul in a Bowl , which features beef tallow fried herb potatoes , poached eggs , locallysourced cheese curds , slow-cooked bacon lardons , and brown butter hollandaise poured on top .
They could easily call this dish “ Delicious Decadence ” because that ’ s what it is . I slowly cut into the eggs so that they dripped onto the rest of the ingredients and mixed with the hollandaise . The
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herbed chunks of potatoes were perfect , the cheese curds a tasty treat , and the bacon was — well , everything is better with bacon , and this bacon did indeed elevate the dish . It ’ s a hearty way to start your day , and it ’ s for a good cause .
If something else on the menu catches your attention but you still want to support the cause , guests have the option to donate once the bill arrives .
Something else did catch my eye that day — truffled squash with braised butternut squash and truffle mushrooms , plus more of those amazing fried potatoes along with more hollandaise . I added it to my breakfast order , although I basically admit to ordering two breakfast dishes .
“ I don ’ t know where you put it all ,” said Richard .
“ Neither do I ,” I replied , digging into the Soul in a Bowl and then the squash dish , which I discovered is a somewhat lighter dish than Soul in a Bowl , but not by much due to the potatoes . It ’ s a nice plant-based alternative and very good , but I would order Soul in a Bowl every time .
Richard chose a simple waffle with maple syrup , which he proclaimed
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Soul in a Bowl
“ really good ,” which for him is a high compliment .
And in case you ’ re wondering what OEB stands for , the OEB website says the letters stand for Outstanding People , Embracing Evolution and Bold Food Integrity .
But OEB originated in Canada where it was originally called Over Easy Breakfast , but apparently another
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restaurant in Canada had that name so it was shortened to OEB Breakfast Co .
Ask diners at the Newport location , and they ’ ll say it stands for Outrageously Excellent Breakfast .
OEB is open daily for breakfast and lunch . Visit https :// us . eatoeb . com / locations / california for menus and more information .
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SPONSORED CONTENT Smart Fit Method expands revolutionary program at no extra cost
The Smart Fit Method , a revolutionary new workout protocol , has just quadrupled its benefits for members with increased access to its stateof-the-art strength training , hormonal optimization , recovery and fat burning technologies – a powerful combination that has made gaining your ideal body composition easier and faster than ever before at a steal of a price .
The Smart Fit Method is a new fitness concept that prioritizes individual growth and personalized workouts that include strength training , hormonal optimization , fat burning and faster recovery . Unlike other fitness studios , the Smart Fit Method uses data and sports science , along with the best AI-driven exercise equipment out there – all monitored by certified personal trainers . Results are monitored through body scans , strength gains and cardio vascular improvements .
Although the program is designed for all ages , it is particularly beneficial for longevity in the 50-plus crowd by promoting healthy aging and encouraging the development of “ physical retirement plans .”
The Smart Fit Method offers members access to three of its core machines : the Smart Strength ( ARX ), the Smart Cold HIIT ( Vasper high-intensity interval training ) and the Smart RIDE ( CAROL bike ).
Previously , members only had access to each of
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these machines once a week . Now , for the same price , members have 50 % more access to the ARX and Vasper machines , and unlimited access to the CAROL bike .
“ This is a big deal ,” said Rob Darnbrough , co-founder of the Smart Fit Method .
While using motorized resistance to achieve a perfect muscular time under tension and performing a total body workout , the ARX machine delivers the safest , most effective and most efficient workout in the world . It ’ s 94 % more effective than traditional weight training .
“ Twenty minutes on the ARX is the equivalent of two and a half hours of dumbbells and weights in a traditional gym ,” Darnbrough said .
Backing the work gained through an ARX training session is the Vasper
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machine , which packs a twohour workout into a single 20-minute session using compression technology , cooling and interval training to create the best efficiency and hormone response . This machine helps in the recovery process – which is essential to gaining muscle – by decreasing the wear and tear on the
body that naturally comes with exercise .
The CAROL bike machine uses AI technology to prescribe the perfect resistance while you perform either a Fat Burn 30 , 45 or 60 interval session , then ending with a recovery and cooldown period . This machine is nine times more effective at burning fat than a 45-minute run .
“ Most people get exercise wrong ,” said Connor Darnbrough , co-founder and Rob ’ s son . “ They think it ’ s about burning calories , but it ’ s not – it ’ s about accessing the proper energy source . It ’ s about maintaining a heart rate that allows you to oxidize fat for energy , optimize hormones and do strength training .”
The CAROL bike uses exercise with oxygen therapy ( EWOT ), which provides 90 % to 96 % oxygen for members to better burn fat while also improving recovery time – more than four times the 21 % of oxygen that ’ s in the air we breathe .
“ The presence of oxygen is the absence of disease ,” Darnbrough said . “ With EWOT , you can workout harder , recover faster , increase energy and sleep better .”
Instead of using each of these machines once a week , members will rotate using ARX and Vasper once and twice a week for an additional two sessions each per month , and they can now use the CAROL bike daily .
“ We want to move the needle faster for members without burning them out ,” Darnbrough said .
Most other gyms that offer similarly advanced exercise technology would charge upwards of $ 75 for one session on an ARX or Vasper . With its increased access to its state-of-the-art equipment at no additional cost , Smart Fit Method members can train for less than $ 10 per session and see improved results in their health and body composition .
Members can track their progress through the Smart Fit Method App .
This fall , Smart Fit will introduce the gluteAImax ™ , a new exercise technology invented by the Darnbroughs that will activate glute and hip muscles to improve glute activation and prevent lower back injury , knee problems and gluteal atrophy – the lack of ability to use your glutes .
“ Your ability to get in and out of a chair relies on using your glutes ,” Darnbrough said . “ We need to have strength . Fifty percent of accidental deaths after age 65 are fall related . You need to stay strong as your balance depends on it and strength training after age 50 is key . Because of our advanced methodology , The Smart Fit Method has become the fitness center of choice for Baby Boomers across the region .”
Later this fall , the Smart Fit Method will also add a longevity doctor to its team to provide concierge medical recommendations , blood panels , hormonal optimization and more as part of its physical retirement plan for members .
Smart Fit Method is growing throughout Southern California ! San Diego locations now include La Jolla , Cardiff and Rancho Santa Fe with new locations coming soon to Carlsbad and Torrey Hills . Orange County locations are Costa Mesa , Yorba Linda and soon San Clemente .
Visit smartfitmethod . com for the location closest to you and book your free workout and body scan , a $ 150 value . Those who sign up in September will receive a free supplement , a $ 50 value .